Marla Stone
116 Carondolet CT W. Mobile
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 20 years in customer service and retail sales, excelling at Auction.com as Lead Auction Coordinator. Proven ability to manage teams and drive sales goals, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills. Adept at product merchandising and client relations, consistently achieving targets and enhancing customer experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk, Floral Assistant and Floater
Fresh Market
Mobile
2023 - Current
- Responsible for scanning out expired product, creating, and executing daily production list for produce
- Assist in floral department with shipments, visuals, arrangements, and customer service
- Float between other departments due to need example: prep, catering, and customer service (deli and bakery)
Makeup Counter Manager
Bobbi Brown
Mobile
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Representing the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in a professional standard in alignment with brand expectations.
- Maintained education on product knowledge to provide customer service, build clientele and achieve sales goals
- Merchandising and organizing shipments upon arrival.
- Scheduling appointments and following up with guests for color matches and makeup applications.
Merchandising Service Coordinator and Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta
02.2022 - 03.2023
- In charge of receiving and processing all shipments and merchandise received at the store.
- Efficiently direct and manage a team for getting product down stacked and placed in proper locations.
- Being able to act as retail manager on scheduled management shifts.
- Makeup application, including shade matching, to demonstrate how products effectively work for the guests needs.
- Open and close the store, including preparing deposits and drawer reconciliation.
- Work with team members and collaborate with managers to improve and reach team sales goals.
Lead Auction Coordinator
Auction.com
Birmingham
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinator and conducting live auctions for all parties attending courthouse auctions within the Southeastern area.
- Assisting buyers and investors before and after auction
- Completing sales receipts, deed processing, sales reports, and all additional duties as needed.
Bartender, Server, Caterer
Oscar's Cafe (Birmingham Art Museum)
Birmingham
2018 - 2019
- Bartender, Served and Catered private events on and off site
- Served in the Cafe during business hours
Education
Bachelors Degree - Graphic Design and Photography
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.2005
High School Diploma -
Mobile County High School
01.1998
Skills
- 0ver 20 years in customer service
- over 20 years in food service
- 7 years in management
- over 20 years in retail sales
Timeline
Makeup Counter Manager
Bobbi Brown
03.2023 - 01.2024
Merchandising Service Coordinator and Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta
02.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Auction Coordinator
Auction.com
01.2020 - 06.2022
Produce Clerk, Floral Assistant and Floater
Fresh Market
2023 - Current
Bartender, Server, Caterer
Oscar's Cafe (Birmingham Art Museum)
2018 - 2019
Bachelors Degree - Graphic Design and Photography
University of Alabama at Birmingham
High School Diploma -
Mobile County High School